Barnstormers come back in Brantford

BRANTFORD – Evan Morrison scored on a wild pitch in the seventh inning to break a tied game and give Chatham-Kent a 4-3 win Friday night in Brantford.  

Morrison also hit a two-run double in the fifth inning to pull the Barnstormers even after falling behind early. He scored a batter later on Spencer Marcus’ triple.  

Mizuki Akatsuka (1-1) struck out nine over seven innings for the win. He allowed three runs (two earned) and scattered eight hits. Garret Day tossed a perfect ninth for his second save.  

For Brantford (1-8), Christian Ortega doubled home a run and hit a solo blast. Lucas Bateman had two hits, and Ethan Paulos scored twice.  

Pedro De Los Santos (1-2) took the loss after giving up a run on one hit in two innings of relief. He walked five and fanned three.